Chapter IV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE INDIANS--A PLEASANT RIDE--ONE PITYING FACE--BENEFIT OF BEING A MASON--THE EVIL EYE--INDIAN BEAUTY AND INDIAN EATING--THE OFFER OF MARRIAGE--DECLINING IT, MAKES ME A FRIEND--A SECOND AND MORE TEMPTING OFFER--DECLINING IT, DOES NOT MAKE ME AN ENEMY--PULLING UP MY STAKES WITH HONOR--THE PONY EXPRESS--AGAIN WITH THE TRAIN.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Previous to our reaching Fort Laramie, we had been able to procure plenty of fresh meat.

anew

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE INDIANS--A PLEASANT RIDE--ONE PITYING FACE--BENEFIT OF BEING A MASON--THE EVIL EYE--INDIAN BEAUTY AND INDIAN EATING--THE OFFER OF MARRIAGE--DECLINING IT, MAKES ME A FRIEND--A SECOND AND MORE TEMPTING OFFER--DECLINING IT, DOES NOT MAKE ME AN ENEMY--PULLING UP MY STAKES WITH HONOR--THE PONY EXPRESS--AGAIN WITH THE TRAIN.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The antelope and buffalo had almost seemed waiting for our rifles.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE INDIANS--A PLEASANT RIDE--ONE PITYING FACE--BENEFIT OF BEING A MASON--THE EVIL EYE--INDIAN BEAUTY AND INDIAN EATING--THE OFFER OF MARRIAGE--DECLINING IT, MAKES ME A FRIEND--A SECOND AND MORE TEMPTING OFFER--DECLINING IT, DOES NOT MAKE ME AN ENEMY--PULLING UP MY STAKES WITH HONOR--THE PONY EXPRESS--AGAIN WITH THE TRAIN.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE INDIANS--A PLEASANT RIDE--ONE PITYING FACE--BENEFIT OF BEING A MASON--THE EVIL EYE--INDIAN BEAUTY AND INDIAN EATING--THE OFFER OF MARRIAGE--DECLINING IT, MAKES ME A FRIEND--A SECOND AND MORE TEMPTING OFFER--DECLINING IT, DOES NOT MAKE ME AN ENEMY--PULLING UP MY STAKES WITH HONOR--THE PONY EXPRESS--AGAIN WITH THE TRAIN.

graceful Old World ruminant with long legs and horns directed upward and backward; includes gazelles; springboks; impalas; addax; gerenuks; blackbucks; dik-diks

From this reading The antelope and buffalo had almost seemed waiting for our rifles.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Now, however, we met with few or none of either of these, and the scarcity began to be severely felt.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE INDIANS--A PLEASANT RIDE--ONE PITYING FACE--BENEFIT OF BEING A MASON--THE EVIL EYE--INDIAN BEAUTY AND INDIAN EATING--THE OFFER OF MARRIAGE--DECLINING IT, MAKES ME A FRIEND--A SECOND AND MORE TEMPTING OFFER--DECLINING IT, DOES NOT MAKE ME AN ENEMY--PULLING UP MY STAKES WITH HONOR--THE PONY EXPRESS--AGAIN WITH THE TRAIN.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Previous to our reaching Fort Laramie, we had been able to procure plenty of fresh meat.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Even Captain Crim grew more peppery with us than he had before been, and Brighton Bill lost his usual ruddy jollity.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Now, however, we met with few or none of either of these, and the scarcity began to be severely felt.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE INDIANS--A PLEASANT RIDE--ONE PITYING FACE--BENEFIT OF BEING A MASON--THE EVIL EYE--INDIAN BEAUTY AND INDIAN EATING--THE OFFER OF MARRIAGE--DECLINING IT, MAKES ME A FRIEND--A SECOND AND MORE TEMPTING OFFER--DECLINING IT, DOES NOT MAKE ME AN ENEMY--PULLING UP MY STAKES WITH HONOR--THE PONY EXPRESS--AGAIN WITH THE TRAIN.

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE INDIANS--A PLEASANT RIDE--ONE PITYING FACE--BENEFIT OF BEING A MASON--THE EVIL EYE--INDIAN BEAUTY AND INDIAN EATING--THE OFFER OF MARRIAGE--DECLINING IT, MAKES ME A FRIEND--A SECOND AND MORE TEMPTING OFFER--DECLINING IT, DOES NOT MAKE ME AN ENEMY--PULLING UP MY STAKES WITH HONOR--THE PONY EXPRESS--AGAIN WITH THE TRAIN.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading Even Captain Crim grew more peppery with us than he had before been, and Brighton Bill lost his usual ruddy jollity.

a city in East Sussex in southern England that is a popular resort; site of the University of Sussex

From this reading Even Captain Crim grew more peppery with us than he had before been, and Brighton Bill lost his usual ruddy jollity.

large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains

From this reading The antelope and buffalo had almost seemed waiting for our rifles.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE INDIANS--A PLEASANT RIDE--ONE PITYING FACE--BENEFIT OF BEING A MASON--THE EVIL EYE--INDIAN BEAUTY AND INDIAN EATING--THE OFFER OF MARRIAGE--DECLINING IT, MAKES ME A FRIEND--A SECOND AND MORE TEMPTING OFFER--DECLINING IT, DOES NOT MAKE ME AN ENEMY--PULLING UP MY STAKES WITH HONOR--THE PONY EXPRESS--AGAIN WITH THE TRAIN.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Even Captain Crim grew more peppery with us than he had before been, and Brighton Bill lost his usual ruddy jollity.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE INDIANS--A PLEASANT RIDE--ONE PITYING FACE--BENEFIT OF BEING A MASON--THE EVIL EYE--INDIAN BEAUTY AND INDIAN EATING--THE OFFER OF MARRIAGE--DECLINING IT, MAKES ME A FRIEND--A SECOND AND MORE TEMPTING OFFER--DECLINING IT, DOES NOT MAKE ME AN ENEMY--PULLING UP MY STAKES WITH HONOR--THE PONY EXPRESS--AGAIN WITH THE TRAIN.

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From this reading Even Captain Crim grew more peppery with us than he had before been, and Brighton Bill lost his usual ruddy jollity.

-ing form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE INDIANS--A PLEASANT RIDE--ONE PITYING FACE--BENEFIT OF BEING A MASON--THE EVIL EYE--INDIAN BEAUTY AND INDIAN EATING--THE OFFER OF MARRIAGE--DECLINING IT, MAKES ME A FRIEND--A SECOND AND MORE TEMPTING OFFER--DECLINING IT, DOES NOT MAKE ME AN ENEMY--PULLING UP MY STAKES WITH HONOR--THE PONY EXPRESS--AGAIN WITH THE TRAIN.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE INDIANS--A PLEASANT RIDE--ONE PITYING FACE--BENEFIT OF BEING A MASON--THE EVIL EYE--INDIAN BEAUTY AND INDIAN EATING--THE OFFER OF MARRIAGE--DECLINING IT, MAKES ME A FRIEND--A SECOND AND MORE TEMPTING OFFER--DECLINING IT, DOES NOT MAKE ME AN ENEMY--PULLING UP MY STAKES WITH HONOR--THE PONY EXPRESS--AGAIN WITH THE TRAIN.

the act of consuming food

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE INDIANS--A PLEASANT RIDE--ONE PITYING FACE--BENEFIT OF BEING A MASON--THE EVIL EYE--INDIAN BEAUTY AND INDIAN EATING--THE OFFER OF MARRIAGE--DECLINING IT, MAKES ME A FRIEND--A SECOND AND MORE TEMPTING OFFER--DECLINING IT, DOES NOT MAKE ME AN ENEMY--PULLING UP MY STAKES WITH HONOR--THE PONY EXPRESS--AGAIN WITH THE TRAIN.

one or the other of two

From this reading Now, however, we met with few or none of either of these, and the scarcity began to be severely felt.

an opposing military force

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE INDIANS--A PLEASANT RIDE--ONE PITYING FACE--BENEFIT OF BEING A MASON--THE EVIL EYE--INDIAN BEAUTY AND INDIAN EATING--THE OFFER OF MARRIAGE--DECLINING IT, MAKES ME A FRIEND--A SECOND AND MORE TEMPTING OFFER--DECLINING IT, DOES NOT MAKE ME AN ENEMY--PULLING UP MY STAKES WITH HONOR--THE PONY EXPRESS--AGAIN WITH THE TRAIN.

divisible by two

From this reading Even Captain Crim grew more peppery with us than he had before been, and Brighton Bill lost his usual ruddy jollity.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE INDIANS--A PLEASANT RIDE--ONE PITYING FACE--BENEFIT OF BEING A MASON--THE EVIL EYE--INDIAN BEAUTY AND INDIAN EATING--THE OFFER OF MARRIAGE--DECLINING IT, MAKES ME A FRIEND--A SECOND AND MORE TEMPTING OFFER--DECLINING IT, DOES NOT MAKE ME AN ENEMY--PULLING UP MY STAKES WITH HONOR--THE PONY EXPRESS--AGAIN WITH THE TRAIN.

give expression to

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE INDIANS--A PLEASANT RIDE--ONE PITYING FACE--BENEFIT OF BEING A MASON--THE EVIL EYE--INDIAN BEAUTY AND INDIAN EATING--THE OFFER OF MARRIAGE--DECLINING IT, MAKES ME A FRIEND--A SECOND AND MORE TEMPTING OFFER--DECLINING IT, DOES NOT MAKE ME AN ENEMY--PULLING UP MY STAKES WITH HONOR--THE PONY EXPRESS--AGAIN WITH THE TRAIN.

the organ of sight

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE INDIANS--A PLEASANT RIDE--ONE PITYING FACE--BENEFIT OF BEING A MASON--THE EVIL EYE--INDIAN BEAUTY AND INDIAN EATING--THE OFFER OF MARRIAGE--DECLINING IT, MAKES ME A FRIEND--A SECOND AND MORE TEMPTING OFFER--DECLINING IT, DOES NOT MAKE ME AN ENEMY--PULLING UP MY STAKES WITH HONOR--THE PONY EXPRESS--AGAIN WITH THE TRAIN.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE INDIANS--A PLEASANT RIDE--ONE PITYING FACE--BENEFIT OF BEING A MASON--THE EVIL EYE--INDIAN BEAUTY AND INDIAN EATING--THE OFFER OF MARRIAGE--DECLINING IT, MAKES ME A FRIEND--A SECOND AND MORE TEMPTING OFFER--DECLINING IT, DOES NOT MAKE ME AN ENEMY--PULLING UP MY STAKES WITH HONOR--THE PONY EXPRESS--AGAIN WITH THE TRAIN.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Now, however, we met with few or none of either of these, and the scarcity began to be severely felt.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Now, however, we met with few or none of either of these, and the scarcity began to be severely felt.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The antelope and buffalo had almost seemed waiting for our rifles.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Previous to our reaching Fort Laramie, we had been able to procure plenty of fresh meat.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Previous to our reaching Fort Laramie, we had been able to procure plenty of fresh meat.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE INDIANS--A PLEASANT RIDE--ONE PITYING FACE--BENEFIT OF BEING A MASON--THE EVIL EYE--INDIAN BEAUTY AND INDIAN EATING--THE OFFER OF MARRIAGE--DECLINING IT, MAKES ME A FRIEND--A SECOND AND MORE TEMPTING OFFER--DECLINING IT, DOES NOT MAKE ME AN ENEMY--PULLING UP MY STAKES WITH HONOR--THE PONY EXPRESS--AGAIN WITH THE TRAIN.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Even Captain Crim grew more peppery with us than he had before been, and Brighton Bill lost his usual ruddy jollity.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Previous to our reaching Fort Laramie, we had been able to procure plenty of fresh meat.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Even Captain Crim grew more peppery with us than he had before been, and Brighton Bill lost his usual ruddy jollity.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Even Captain Crim grew more peppery with us than he had before been, and Brighton Bill lost his usual ruddy jollity.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE INDIANS--A PLEASANT RIDE--ONE PITYING FACE--BENEFIT OF BEING A MASON--THE EVIL EYE--INDIAN BEAUTY AND INDIAN EATING--THE OFFER OF MARRIAGE--DECLINING IT, MAKES ME A FRIEND--A SECOND AND MORE TEMPTING OFFER--DECLINING IT, DOES NOT MAKE ME AN ENEMY--PULLING UP MY STAKES WITH HONOR--THE PONY EXPRESS--AGAIN WITH THE TRAIN.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Now, however, we met with few or none of either of these, and the scarcity began to be severely felt.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE INDIANS--A PLEASANT RIDE--ONE PITYING FACE--BENEFIT OF BEING A MASON--THE EVIL EYE--INDIAN BEAUTY AND INDIAN EATING--THE OFFER OF MARRIAGE--DECLINING IT, MAKES ME A FRIEND--A SECOND AND MORE TEMPTING OFFER--DECLINING IT, DOES NOT MAKE ME AN ENEMY--PULLING UP MY STAKES WITH HONOR--THE PONY EXPRESS--AGAIN WITH THE TRAIN.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE INDIANS--A PLEASANT RIDE--ONE PITYING FACE--BENEFIT OF BEING A MASON--THE EVIL EYE--INDIAN BEAUTY AND INDIAN EATING--THE OFFER OF MARRIAGE--DECLINING IT, MAKES ME A FRIEND--A SECOND AND MORE TEMPTING OFFER--DECLINING IT, DOES NOT MAKE ME AN ENEMY--PULLING UP MY STAKES WITH HONOR--THE PONY EXPRESS--AGAIN WITH THE TRAIN.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE INDIANS--A PLEASANT RIDE--ONE PITYING FACE--BENEFIT OF BEING A MASON--THE EVIL EYE--INDIAN BEAUTY AND INDIAN EATING--THE OFFER OF MARRIAGE--DECLINING IT, MAKES ME A FRIEND--A SECOND AND MORE TEMPTING OFFER--DECLINING IT, DOES NOT MAKE ME AN ENEMY--PULLING UP MY STAKES WITH HONOR--THE PONY EXPRESS--AGAIN WITH THE TRAIN.

feeling jolly and jovial and full of good humor

From this reading Even Captain Crim grew more peppery with us than he had before been, and Brighton Bill lost his usual ruddy jollity.

a university town in southeast Wyoming

From this reading Previous to our reaching Fort Laramie, we had been able to procure plenty of fresh meat.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Even Captain Crim grew more peppery with us than he had before been, and Brighton Bill lost his usual ruddy jollity.

engage in

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE INDIANS--A PLEASANT RIDE--ONE PITYING FACE--BENEFIT OF BEING A MASON--THE EVIL EYE--INDIAN BEAUTY AND INDIAN EATING--THE OFFER OF MARRIAGE--DECLINING IT, MAKES ME A FRIEND--A SECOND AND MORE TEMPTING OFFER--DECLINING IT, DOES NOT MAKE ME AN ENEMY--PULLING UP MY STAKES WITH HONOR--THE PONY EXPRESS--AGAIN WITH THE TRAIN.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE INDIANS--A PLEASANT RIDE--ONE PITYING FACE--BENEFIT OF BEING A MASON--THE EVIL EYE--INDIAN BEAUTY AND INDIAN EATING--THE OFFER OF MARRIAGE--DECLINING IT, MAKES ME A FRIEND--A SECOND AND MORE TEMPTING OFFER--DECLINING IT, DOES NOT MAKE ME AN ENEMY--PULLING UP MY STAKES WITH HONOR--THE PONY EXPRESS--AGAIN WITH THE TRAIN.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE INDIANS--A PLEASANT RIDE--ONE PITYING FACE--BENEFIT OF BEING A MASON--THE EVIL EYE--INDIAN BEAUTY AND INDIAN EATING--THE OFFER OF MARRIAGE--DECLINING IT, MAKES ME A FRIEND--A SECOND AND MORE TEMPTING OFFER--DECLINING IT, DOES NOT MAKE ME AN ENEMY--PULLING UP MY STAKES WITH HONOR--THE PONY EXPRESS--AGAIN WITH THE TRAIN.

American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE INDIANS--A PLEASANT RIDE--ONE PITYING FACE--BENEFIT OF BEING A MASON--THE EVIL EYE--INDIAN BEAUTY AND INDIAN EATING--THE OFFER OF MARRIAGE--DECLINING IT, MAKES ME A FRIEND--A SECOND AND MORE TEMPTING OFFER--DECLINING IT, DOES NOT MAKE ME AN ENEMY--PULLING UP MY STAKES WITH HONOR--THE PONY EXPRESS--AGAIN WITH THE TRAIN.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE INDIANS--A PLEASANT RIDE--ONE PITYING FACE--BENEFIT OF BEING A MASON--THE EVIL EYE--INDIAN BEAUTY AND INDIAN EATING--THE OFFER OF MARRIAGE--DECLINING IT, MAKES ME A FRIEND--A SECOND AND MORE TEMPTING OFFER--DECLINING IT, DOES NOT MAKE ME AN ENEMY--PULLING UP MY STAKES WITH HONOR--THE PONY EXPRESS--AGAIN WITH THE TRAIN.

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading Previous to our reaching Fort Laramie, we had been able to procure plenty of fresh meat.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Now, however, we met with few or none of either of these, and the scarcity began to be severely felt.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE INDIANS--A PLEASANT RIDE--ONE PITYING FACE--BENEFIT OF BEING A MASON--THE EVIL EYE--INDIAN BEAUTY AND INDIAN EATING--THE OFFER OF MARRIAGE--DECLINING IT, MAKES ME A FRIEND--A SECOND AND MORE TEMPTING OFFER--DECLINING IT, DOES NOT MAKE ME AN ENEMY--PULLING UP MY STAKES WITH HONOR--THE PONY EXPRESS--AGAIN WITH THE TRAIN.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE INDIANS--A PLEASANT RIDE--ONE PITYING FACE--BENEFIT OF BEING A MASON--THE EVIL EYE--INDIAN BEAUTY AND INDIAN EATING--THE OFFER OF MARRIAGE--DECLINING IT, MAKES ME A FRIEND--A SECOND AND MORE TEMPTING OFFER--DECLINING IT, DOES NOT MAKE ME AN ENEMY--PULLING UP MY STAKES WITH HONOR--THE PONY EXPRESS--AGAIN WITH THE TRAIN.

not one, and not any

From this reading Now, however, we met with few or none of either of these, and the scarcity began to be severely felt.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE INDIANS--A PLEASANT RIDE--ONE PITYING FACE--BENEFIT OF BEING A MASON--THE EVIL EYE--INDIAN BEAUTY AND INDIAN EATING--THE OFFER OF MARRIAGE--DECLINING IT, MAKES ME A FRIEND--A SECOND AND MORE TEMPTING OFFER--DECLINING IT, DOES NOT MAKE ME AN ENEMY--PULLING UP MY STAKES WITH HONOR--THE PONY EXPRESS--AGAIN WITH THE TRAIN.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now, however, we met with few or none of either of these, and the scarcity began to be severely felt.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE INDIANS--A PLEASANT RIDE--ONE PITYING FACE--BENEFIT OF BEING A MASON--THE EVIL EYE--INDIAN BEAUTY AND INDIAN EATING--THE OFFER OF MARRIAGE--DECLINING IT, MAKES ME A FRIEND--A SECOND AND MORE TEMPTING OFFER--DECLINING IT, DOES NOT MAKE ME AN ENEMY--PULLING UP MY STAKES WITH HONOR--THE PONY EXPRESS--AGAIN WITH THE TRAIN.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE INDIANS--A PLEASANT RIDE--ONE PITYING FACE--BENEFIT OF BEING A MASON--THE EVIL EYE--INDIAN BEAUTY AND INDIAN EATING--THE OFFER OF MARRIAGE--DECLINING IT, MAKES ME A FRIEND--A SECOND AND MORE TEMPTING OFFER--DECLINING IT, DOES NOT MAKE ME AN ENEMY--PULLING UP MY STAKES WITH HONOR--THE PONY EXPRESS--AGAIN WITH THE TRAIN.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE INDIANS--A PLEASANT RIDE--ONE PITYING FACE--BENEFIT OF BEING A MASON--THE EVIL EYE--INDIAN BEAUTY AND INDIAN EATING--THE OFFER OF MARRIAGE--DECLINING IT, MAKES ME A FRIEND--A SECOND AND MORE TEMPTING OFFER--DECLINING IT, DOES NOT MAKE ME AN ENEMY--PULLING UP MY STAKES WITH HONOR--THE PONY EXPRESS--AGAIN WITH THE TRAIN.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Now, however, we met with few or none of either of these, and the scarcity began to be severely felt.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Previous to our reaching Fort Laramie, we had been able to procure plenty of fresh meat.

having the piquant burning taste of peppers

From this reading Even Captain Crim grew more peppery with us than he had before been, and Brighton Bill lost his usual ruddy jollity.

-ing form of “pity” — share the suffering of

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE INDIANS--A PLEASANT RIDE--ONE PITYING FACE--BENEFIT OF BEING A MASON--THE EVIL EYE--INDIAN BEAUTY AND INDIAN EATING--THE OFFER OF MARRIAGE--DECLINING IT, MAKES ME A FRIEND--A SECOND AND MORE TEMPTING OFFER--DECLINING IT, DOES NOT MAKE ME AN ENEMY--PULLING UP MY STAKES WITH HONOR--THE PONY EXPRESS--AGAIN WITH THE TRAIN.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE INDIANS--A PLEASANT RIDE--ONE PITYING FACE--BENEFIT OF BEING A MASON--THE EVIL EYE--INDIAN BEAUTY AND INDIAN EATING--THE OFFER OF MARRIAGE--DECLINING IT, MAKES ME A FRIEND--A SECOND AND MORE TEMPTING OFFER--DECLINING IT, DOES NOT MAKE ME AN ENEMY--PULLING UP MY STAKES WITH HONOR--THE PONY EXPRESS--AGAIN WITH THE TRAIN.

a full supply

From this reading Previous to our reaching Fort Laramie, we had been able to procure plenty of fresh meat.

a range horse of the western United States

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE INDIANS--A PLEASANT RIDE--ONE PITYING FACE--BENEFIT OF BEING A MASON--THE EVIL EYE--INDIAN BEAUTY AND INDIAN EATING--THE OFFER OF MARRIAGE--DECLINING IT, MAKES ME A FRIEND--A SECOND AND MORE TEMPTING OFFER--DECLINING IT, DOES NOT MAKE ME AN ENEMY--PULLING UP MY STAKES WITH HONOR--THE PONY EXPRESS--AGAIN WITH THE TRAIN.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading Previous to our reaching Fort Laramie, we had been able to procure plenty of fresh meat.

get by special effort

From this reading Previous to our reaching Fort Laramie, we had been able to procure plenty of fresh meat.

the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE INDIANS--A PLEASANT RIDE--ONE PITYING FACE--BENEFIT OF BEING A MASON--THE EVIL EYE--INDIAN BEAUTY AND INDIAN EATING--THE OFFER OF MARRIAGE--DECLINING IT, MAKES ME A FRIEND--A SECOND AND MORE TEMPTING OFFER--DECLINING IT, DOES NOT MAKE ME AN ENEMY--PULLING UP MY STAKES WITH HONOR--THE PONY EXPRESS--AGAIN WITH THE TRAIN.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading Previous to our reaching Fort Laramie, we had been able to procure plenty of fresh meat.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE INDIANS--A PLEASANT RIDE--ONE PITYING FACE--BENEFIT OF BEING A MASON--THE EVIL EYE--INDIAN BEAUTY AND INDIAN EATING--THE OFFER OF MARRIAGE--DECLINING IT, MAKES ME A FRIEND--A SECOND AND MORE TEMPTING OFFER--DECLINING IT, DOES NOT MAKE ME AN ENEMY--PULLING UP MY STAKES WITH HONOR--THE PONY EXPRESS--AGAIN WITH THE TRAIN.

plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore

From this reading The antelope and buffalo had almost seemed waiting for our rifles.

inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life

From this reading Even Captain Crim grew more peppery with us than he had before been, and Brighton Bill lost his usual ruddy jollity.

a small and inadequate amount

From this reading Now, however, we met with few or none of either of these, and the scarcity began to be severely felt.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE INDIANS--A PLEASANT RIDE--ONE PITYING FACE--BENEFIT OF BEING A MASON--THE EVIL EYE--INDIAN BEAUTY AND INDIAN EATING--THE OFFER OF MARRIAGE--DECLINING IT, MAKES ME A FRIEND--A SECOND AND MORE TEMPTING OFFER--DECLINING IT, DOES NOT MAKE ME AN ENEMY--PULLING UP MY STAKES WITH HONOR--THE PONY EXPRESS--AGAIN WITH THE TRAIN.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The antelope and buffalo had almost seemed waiting for our rifles.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading Now, however, we met with few or none of either of these, and the scarcity began to be severely felt.

the money risked on a gamble

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE INDIANS--A PLEASANT RIDE--ONE PITYING FACE--BENEFIT OF BEING A MASON--THE EVIL EYE--INDIAN BEAUTY AND INDIAN EATING--THE OFFER OF MARRIAGE--DECLINING IT, MAKES ME A FRIEND--A SECOND AND MORE TEMPTING OFFER--DECLINING IT, DOES NOT MAKE ME AN ENEMY--PULLING UP MY STAKES WITH HONOR--THE PONY EXPRESS--AGAIN WITH THE TRAIN.

highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE INDIANS--A PLEASANT RIDE--ONE PITYING FACE--BENEFIT OF BEING A MASON--THE EVIL EYE--INDIAN BEAUTY AND INDIAN EATING--THE OFFER OF MARRIAGE--DECLINING IT, MAKES ME A FRIEND--A SECOND AND MORE TEMPTING OFFER--DECLINING IT, DOES NOT MAKE ME AN ENEMY--PULLING UP MY STAKES WITH HONOR--THE PONY EXPRESS--AGAIN WITH THE TRAIN.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Even Captain Crim grew more peppery with us than he had before been, and Brighton Bill lost his usual ruddy jollity.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE INDIANS--A PLEASANT RIDE--ONE PITYING FACE--BENEFIT OF BEING A MASON--THE EVIL EYE--INDIAN BEAUTY AND INDIAN EATING--THE OFFER OF MARRIAGE--DECLINING IT, MAKES ME A FRIEND--A SECOND AND MORE TEMPTING OFFER--DECLINING IT, DOES NOT MAKE ME AN ENEMY--PULLING UP MY STAKES WITH HONOR--THE PONY EXPRESS--AGAIN WITH THE TRAIN.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Now, however, we met with few or none of either of these, and the scarcity began to be severely felt.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Previous to our reaching Fort Laramie, we had been able to procure plenty of fresh meat.

create by training and teaching

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE INDIANS--A PLEASANT RIDE--ONE PITYING FACE--BENEFIT OF BEING A MASON--THE EVIL EYE--INDIAN BEAUTY AND INDIAN EATING--THE OFFER OF MARRIAGE--DECLINING IT, MAKES ME A FRIEND--A SECOND AND MORE TEMPTING OFFER--DECLINING IT, DOES NOT MAKE ME AN ENEMY--PULLING UP MY STAKES WITH HONOR--THE PONY EXPRESS--AGAIN WITH THE TRAIN.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE INDIANS--A PLEASANT RIDE--ONE PITYING FACE--BENEFIT OF BEING A MASON--THE EVIL EYE--INDIAN BEAUTY AND INDIAN EATING--THE OFFER OF MARRIAGE--DECLINING IT, MAKES ME A FRIEND--A SECOND AND MORE TEMPTING OFFER--DECLINING IT, DOES NOT MAKE ME AN ENEMY--PULLING UP MY STAKES WITH HONOR--THE PONY EXPRESS--AGAIN WITH THE TRAIN.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Even Captain Crim grew more peppery with us than he had before been, and Brighton Bill lost his usual ruddy jollity.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Even Captain Crim grew more peppery with us than he had before been, and Brighton Bill lost his usual ruddy jollity.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading The antelope and buffalo had almost seemed waiting for our rifles.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Previous to our reaching Fort Laramie, we had been able to procure plenty of fresh meat.

in the company of; together with

From this reading CAUGHT BY THE INDIANS--A PLEASANT RIDE--ONE PITYING FACE--BENEFIT OF BEING A MASON--THE EVIL EYE--INDIAN BEAUTY AND INDIAN EATING--THE OFFER OF MARRIAGE--DECLINING IT, MAKES ME A FRIEND--A SECOND AND MORE TEMPTING OFFER--DECLINING IT, DOES NOT MAKE ME AN ENEMY--PULLING UP MY STAKES WITH HONOR--THE PONY EXPRESS--AGAIN WITH THE TRAIN.